PROS would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the city of Calgary is the traditional territory of the peoples of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta, which includes the Blackfoot First Nation tribes of Siksika, the Piikuni, the Kainai, the Stoney Nakoda First Nations tribes of Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Wesley and the Tsuut’ina.
Calgary, Alberta is the largest city in the western Canadian province of Alberta. The city of Calgary is situated on the Bow River in southern Alberta, about 220 km north of the American border at the meeting point of the Western prairies and mountain foothills. It is the financial center of western Canada, based on its key role in the development of the region’s oil and gas industry. Calgary offers all the energy of a large metropolitan city with the warm and welcoming spirit of a connected community. Calgary was ranked the world’s third most livable city by Economist Intelligence Unit (2022). A city with diverse communities and endless opportunities, Calgary is a city that may surprise you.
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Located approximately 17 kilometers (11 mi) northeast of downtown. Built in the late 1930s, the site has since grown to house four runways, two terminal buildings with five concourses for passengers, warehouses for cargo handling, and other infrastructure. If you are a FMTY PRO or traveling to Calgary via air travel, this will be your arrival destination.
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PROS YYC WIKI >> Home to 1.4 million people
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>> YYC citizens are young! Median age in Calgary is 37.2
>> Calgary is the third most diverse major city in Canada
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Come watch the city’s home NHL team. When the Calgary Flames score a goal at the Scotiabank Saddledome, actual flames shoot up toward the ceiling. It’s the kind of spectacle anyone rooting for their home team would want to see again and again, and Flames fans greet every pyrotechnic display with raucous cheers. Come join the “C of Red” and cheer on the home team.
Come for the party, stay for the game! Visit the Scotiabank Saddledome from December to May to catch a Calgary Roughnecks lacrosse game!! The players’ quick stick work, fast feet and physical play will keep you in the party all game long. Fans can expect to see AMAZING halftime performances, live music in the Saddledome Club post-game and unique game themes to keep the Saturday night party going all season long!
CENTURY DOWNS RACETRACK AND CASINO
Century Downs Racetrack and Casino offers the ultimate horse racing experience. Watch the races on the family-friendly apron with easy access to the winner’s circle, betting stations, and food truck. Aside from live horse racing, Century Downs offers over 700 slot machines with new ones coming all of the time, along with seven video lottery terminals and a restaurant called the Mid City Grill.
JULY 8 – 17, 2022 For 10 days and nights every July, Calgary puts on its white hat and welcomes the world. The Greatest Outdoor Show On Earth is the most authentic, memorable western experience you could ever pack into a single vacation. You’ll become a cowboy or cowgirl, witnessing the world’s top rodeo, thrilling chuckwagon races, First Nations cultures, Agriculture showcase, live music, and much more. And because Calgary is located only one hour from Canada’s majestic Rocky Mountains, the Stampede is the perfect place to kick off a truly western vacation. Dust off your cowboy boots and put on your cowboy hat for an experience that is unrivaled in variety and excitement.
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AUGUST 1 – 28, 2022 An open-air urban art gallery since 2017. BUMP is the Beltline Urban Murals Project, a community-driven initiative transforming the centre of Calgary into an expansive open-air urban art gallery. See over 100 wall and barrier murals across numerous neighbourhoods throughout the city. Take in live performances from some of Calgary’s finest bands in locations around the city. The organization brings accessible public art to Calgary with work that features local, national and international artists.
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Hungry for the best places to eat in Calgary? Check out some of the top restaurants in Calgary serving up creative menus for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and delicious late-night food that we can’t wait to #putitinmymouthYYC
QUEENS BREAKFAST COCKTAIL
VIN ROOM
JINBAR
LULU BAR
PROOF COCKTAIL BAR
SHELTER COCKTAIL BAR
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ALBERTA UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS
Throughout its rich 90-year history, the Alberta University of the Arts has shaped the creative and cultural landscape of Alberta, Canada. You can visit the renowned Illingworth Kerr Gallery to see works from international artists and designers, and the Marion Nicoll Gallery which shows the work of emerging artists, inspiring experimentation, and stimulating dialogue from the college’s student body.
Alberta Ballet is Canada’s second-largest ballet company offering a thrilling repertoire that spans the full spectrum of ballet genres. The dancers are all classically trained and selected for their wide-ranging versatility. Alberta Ballet is one of Canada’s premier dance companies and grounds its artistic vision in a commitment to unparalleled productions that thrill and inspire audiences. The company includes dancers who trained directly with the School of Alberta Ballet and talent from around the world.
Arts Commons is one of Canada’s largest and most vibrant arts centres. Located in the heart of Calgary’s Cultural District in the downtown core, the centre occupies an entire city block and is home to the world-class Jack Singer Concert Hall. Audience members can watch amazing performances with incredible sounds from over 1,800 performances and events, including live theatre, concerts, dance productions, readings, public forums, art exhibits, and so much more.
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SEPTEMBER 23 – 25, 2022 Beakerhead is a smash-up of art, science and engineering. Human ingenuity is on full display at this delightfully bizarre spectacle of unimaginable proportions! By providing a world stage for artists, performers, engineers, designers, makers, scientists and inventors, Beakerhead opens the doors to science and technology for everyone, through the welcoming worlds of art and entertainment.
Aussie Rules Piano Bar established in 2002, has changed the piano bar scene forever. It’s a wild place where the music never stops. Duelling pianos plus cheeky comedy plus party-song sing-alongs plus choreographed dance routines. Sounds like that adds up to a great time. You may even wind up as part of the show if you’re not careful.
The Centre is Calgary’s live entertainment destination hosting over 100 concerts and events each year. From big-name bands and concerts to live events. The entertainment centre is located 10 minutes from Calgary’s downtown core and accessible from all major thoroughfares. Connected to the Grey Eagle Hotel.
Night after night of entertainment including; Chandelier Club Burlesque, Carly’s Angels Drag Show, Laugh Loft, Legendary Koi Open Mic Night, Leopard Lounge, Morning Glory Burlesque Brunch, Holi-Gay Weekend, Drag Show, Maven Movement